The Disabled Veterans take a van to Little Rock for veterans Monday through Thursday. They are in need of drivers who can run on Fridays as well. If interested in driving one day a week, call 968-1665.

Word history is subject of history meeting

A history of word origins and development will be the subject of the Pope County Historical Association meeting Friday at the Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center cafeteria in Russellville.

Dr. Kenneth Walker will present the program, which will deal with the languages the words come from and how they have changed through history. Dr. Walker has written a series of columns on the subject that have been published in The Atkins Chronicle, The Dover Times and The Courier in Russellville.

Walker, a professor emeritus of history from Arkansas Tech University, promises to concentrate on “the most interesting” examples. No reservations are needed for the meal, which begins at 6 p.m. The meeting at 7 is free and open to the public.

Anniversary celebration Saturday

Mark and Sheila Proctor’s 25th anniversary celebration will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Center Valley Church of God at 1767 Center Valley Road in Russellville. All friends and family are invited.

Storment family reunion

The Storment family reunion will be June 17 at the Flat Rock community building on State Highway 359. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. For more information, call 968-4658 or 498-2803.